Residents and families consistently describe attentive, caring staff.
A large share of reviewers say the staff feel like family and provide hands-on support, including helping with daily needs and keeping residents comfortable. Multiple reviews specifically mention help with medications and meal support, and they describe follow-through when health issues come up. A few reviews are sharply negative about professional conduct and medication handling, so experiences can vary.
common9 reviews mention this
Dining is a frequent highlight
Food and dining experiences come up often in reviews.
Several residents and families describe the dining room and the meals positively, including reports that residents are eating well and enjoying home-cooked-style meals. Reviews also mention food being a strong part of overall satisfaction, with at least one remark that meals were awesome. One reviewer said they did not know about the food directly, and another described past grocery variety as getting monotonous.
common7 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Residents describe regular activities and outings.
Reviewers commonly mention scheduled activities, including exercise classes and planned group get-togethers. Some name specific favorites such as Bingo, pizza parties, and a country store, while others mention outings and interacting with the public. One reviewer also points to an environment where residents appear engaged during mealtime and daily routines.
common2 reviews mention this
Transportation helps with appointments
A van service and doctor-visit transportation are mentioned.
Two reviews mention transportation support, including help getting to doctor visits and praise for the van driver. This aligns with the community offering transportation arrangements and transportation to doctors, which can be important for residents who canāt easily get in and out of a vehicle.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Medication and professionalism concerns
A small set of reviews raise serious concerns.
Two reviews describe extremely negative experiences involving medication handling and staff or administrative professionalism. One mentions alleged overdosing and underdosing with concerns about documentation and check-ins, and another describes an especially distressing situation surrounding a residentās room access after rent was paid. These are outliers compared with the many positive caregiving mentions.
Multiple reviews describe the facility as clean and well maintained, with attractive common areas and pleasant outdoor spaces. Several point to gardens being cared for and maintained, and one mentions a country-like setting and well-kept surroundings. Another reviewer also notes a strong sense of cleanliness and care in the environment.
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Features
Housing
70 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Respite Care
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Cafe
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Party space
Private bathrooms
Private cleaning services
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
TV room
Telephone
VA Benefits Consultation
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Hospice care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities off-site
Arts and crafts
Book club
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Cooking club
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Games
Gardening club
Live musical performances
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Stories
Tai Chi
Wii bowling
Yoga / chair yoga
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Brownwood Cardiology (0.1 miles)
Brownwood Dermatology Clinic (0.1 miles)
R Mark Martin Md (0.1 miles)
Brownwood Specialty Group PA (0.1 miles)
Stephen Roberts, MD (0.1 miles)
Pediatrics of Brownwood (0.1 miles)
Brownwood Allergy Clinic (0.2 miles)
Hospitals
Kimi Dart, DO Ear Nose Throat Allergy (0.1 miles)
Parks
36th Division Memorial Park (0.3 miles)
Coggin Park (1.8 miles)
Wendell Mayes Park (1.9 miles)
Wiggins Park (2.6 miles)
Ben Lednicky Park (3.7 miles)
Pharmacies
Doc's Drug Store (0.6 miles)
Jacobs Family Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Live Oak Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Honey Bee Health Food Store (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.3 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Restaurants
Taquito Millonario (1 miles)
Brownwood High School Cafeteria (1.2 miles)
Jolene's Thai Cuisine (1.5 miles)
Rosa's Restaurant (1.7 miles)
Flour Power Bakery (1.9 miles)
Emilio's Mexican Restaurant (2.1 miles)
Domino's Pizza (2.1 miles)
Cafes
Runaway Train Cafe (1.1 miles)
Common Grounds Coffeehouse (1.9 miles)
Studebaker's Cafe & Grill (3.5 miles)
Places of Worship
First Christian Church (1.3 miles)
Blackstock Laurance Pastor (1.4 miles)
Christ Chapel (1.5 miles)
General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (1.5 miles)
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